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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
7
In New York on August 10 at the Twentieth Century club bout, Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Gus Ruhlin in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden. Fitzsimmons used a decisive solar plexus blow to end the Akron boxer's challenge after a fierce, evenly matched struggle.
Rain interrupted the international tennis tourney at Longwood in Boston this afternoon, disrupting matches and delaying progress as players waited for clearer conditions.
Davis held a 9-7 and 9-9 lead over Gore while Whitman and Black had not started. With most matches won by the American team and an exhibition in Southampton tomorrow, the remaining two matches were abandoned. The English team departs for Southampton tonight. Vanderbilt's Virginia wins run but loses on violation at Newport yacht race. Cottage City, Aug 10. The New York Yacht Club squadron race tested vessels in strong wind. Virginia, sailed by W. K. Vanderbilt Jr., finished first in her class but was disqualified for roadstead center ground violation. Mineola declared winner, Rainbow second, Yankee third. Several others disqualified. Constellation led early among larger schooners. Sloop Sistae loses bowsprit and topmast at finish. Nourmahal accompanies fleet to Tarpaulin Cove, then back to Newport.
New Bedford August 10 local L A W members organized a mid summer meet for the Massachusetts L A W division. Despite 600 registered at headquarters only about 100 visitors attended beyond locals and club members. The sail to Onset by moonlight drew praise as the most enjoyable feature, with about 500 taking the excursion. Overall the meet is seen as well arranged and attractive, though some committee members are discouraged and future service may end.
Rain at Dover forced an early end to the Granite State park program after two heats in the 2.10 pace and 2.23 pace classes. The 2.10 event finished in straight heats with Island Wilkes Jr and a field including Mazette, Ambulator, Time and Rana among others.
In Sorrento on August 10, final round between J. P. Paret and J. C. Davidson was delayed by showers but produced a strong contest. Paret triumphed 4-6 4-6 6-2 6-3 6-2 after two early losses.
In Springfield Montreal 11 beat Springfield 3. Worcester edged Rochester 4 to 2 while Providence hosted Syracuse 9 and Hartford Hartford 7 defeated Toronto 3. Indianapolis split with Cleveland 6 5 in the first game and 10 4 in the second. Detroit 7 Buffalo 3. Minneapolis 11 Chicago 4. Milwaukee 4 Kansas City 3.
Fall River Mass August 10 In reply to a letter from the Hebrew charitable society of New York A J Shon local representative of the society recommended that 300 of the 7000 Russian Hebrews funded by the Baron Hirsch fund should not be sent to this city. He said Industrial conditions do not warrant adding that many new mill workers.
The Catholic Total Abstinence union of America chose Rev. D. F. MecGillicuddy of Worcester Massachusetts as president and set Hartford Connecticut as the site for the next annual meeting in Philadelphia dated August 10.
Westminster August 10 The steam saw mill of P L Pierce employed fifteen men and burned last night causing a loss of 2500 with 1500 covered by insurance. Fire officials report total destruction of the mill and its contents.
A New Brunswick Central Railroad train fell from a wooden trestle near Sargeson's bridge ten miles from Norton, plunging about one hundred feet to rocks below. Kill: engineer John Duncan. Fatally hurt: fireman William Morrison and brakeman Frank Campbell. Conductor Ryan and others injured. The 4100 foot trestle collapsed in a curve, with few passengers aboard and no escapes from serious injury. The wounded were rushed to St. John for treatment.
The article surveys Christian missionary history in China from 1842 onward, noting Roman Catholics and Greeks, Morrison, and Protestant efforts. It highlights 53 organizations with about 2,500 missionaries, over 5,000 native pastors, 100,000 Protestant converts, and 40,000 students in mission schools. It credits medical work with Chinese admiration and argues missions spur education, industry, and trade.
Professor John Fryer argues in Ainslees that reform begins with the tocsin sounding through commerce and missionary efforts, from the Emperor to the frontier. He suggests credit for reform should go to the dedicated workers in those fields who advance reform in society.
Excerpt from Ainslee's Magazine argues that progress rests on shared ideas rather than private ownership. It claims truth and beauty belong to the race, not to individuals, and urges releasing the mindset of property rights in ideas to advance literature and thought.
An August National Magazine correspondent discusses English colonies in East Africa from Mombasa to Lake Victoria, noting rail expansion, potential mineral sites, and the strategic value of a Cairo to Cape route. The piece condemns high costs and corruption in public works while praising English railway progress and trade prospects.
A scene at the beach house shows Nora praising Hood's Sarsaparilla to a teacher. Nora says she has worked hard at home, feels splendid, and plans to travel to the mountains next week.
Advertisement seeks an educated, reputable man to sell house lots on Emery land. Apply with good references only. Work hours are Friday Saturday Monday or Tuesday evenings from 7:30 to 9.00.
Six acre farm near Concord with crops tools water horse carriage and all farming gear included at 900. Another 26 acre Lowell county farm with fruit and tools at 2800. A 11,250 land estate with 10 rooms and stable at 3, multistage terms. Two story tenement in Belvidere at 3800 with gas and sewer. Fish & Plummer listings across Lowell and Concord area.
Auction-style notice offers first story space for rent at $900 yearly and a third story suitable for a printing office at $356 yearly. 2400 square feet of floor area available with rear railroad facilities and smooth pitching asphalt paving planned. Excellent stand on a wide street, ideal for wholesale or retail.
A dense list of rail departure times across multiple routes from Woburn to Quebec, including Sundays and weekdays. Cities named include Winchester, Boston, Ayer Junction, Amherst, Milford, Wilton, Greenfield, Peterboro, Bennington, Hillsboro, Keene, Nashua, Manchester, Concord, Franklin, Lebanon, White River Junction, Bradford, Sunapee, Newport, Claremont, Montpelier, Burlington, St Albans, St Johns, Montreal, and Quebec. Details cover Southern Division, Central Vermont lines, and express services with various daily and Sunday timings with some seasonally limited runs. Officials listed include D. J. Flanders and H. C. Taft as agents.
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